In the first quarter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, the Group started off with net sales of ¥95,028 million, operating income of ¥2,384 million, and adjusted EBITDA of ¥7,847 million. While the launches of major new titles will be weighted toward the third quarter onward, net sales in each segment were generally in line with expectations, and operating income and adjusted EBITDA exceeded expectations.

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, net sales amounted to ¥487,542 million, operating income was ¥47,128 million, and adjusted EBITDA was ¥16,656 million. While the Pachislot & Pachinko Machines Business performed strongly, operating income decreased compared to the prior fiscal year, mainly due to the sluggish performance of the Entertainment Contents Business, as well as the impact of the consolidation of the financial results of GAN Limited and Stakelogic B.V. (“Stakelogic”), both of which were acquired in the Gaming Business.

In addition, as impairment losses on goodwill and other intangible assets related to Rovio Entertainment Ltd (“Rovio”), as well as on goodwill and property, plant and equipment related to Stakelogic, were recognized as extraordinary losses, net loss attributable to owners of parent amounted to ¥5,756 million. Furthermore, a gain on deferred tax adjustments was recorded following a review of the recoverability of deferred tax assets.

The Company positions the return of profits to shareholders as an important management issue.

We aim to maximize corporate value through the management focusing on capital efficiency in its medium-term financial strategy until the fiscal year ending March 2026 and while promoting aggressive investment for growth, we will also provide appropriate shareholder returns. The basic policy for shareholder returns is to apply DOE (Dividend on equity ratio) 3% or more, or the total return ratio of 50% or more, whichever is higher and implement shareholder returns through dividends or share buybacks.